Impact of AI and Robotics on Professions: A Case Study

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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................2
Discussion..............................................................................................................................2
Doctors...............................................................................................................................3
Past Demographics of Doctors.......................................................................................3
Future Prospects............................................................................................................3
Construction Workers.........................................................................................................3
Past Demographics of Construction Workers................................................................3
Future Prospect..............................................................................................................4
Teachers.............................................................................................................................4
Past Demographics of Teachers....................................................................................4
Future prospects.............................................................................................................5
Conclusion.............................................................................................................................5
Recommendations.................................................................................................................5
References.............................................................................................................................7
Appendix 1.............................................................................................................................9

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Introduction
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming one of the emerging trends in today’s world. In
the advent of modern era of information, the use of AI has become indisputable in many
professional sectors. In sectors like aviation, healthcare, meteorology and space research
and construction, the use of AI and robotics have increased efficiency in many aspects.
Due to this reason, there has been considerable discussion whether AI and Robotics will
replace Human resources in future (Müller and Bostrom 2016). Artificial Intelligence is
concerned with the development of programs that can perform tasks without human
assistance. They are algorithms that are used for learning, search engine optimization,
problem solving, logical decision-making, and understanding of language understanding.
Robotics on the other hand are completely different as they are just machines (Bradlow
2015). They are programmed in a certain way so that can carry out a set of predetermined
tasks autonomously or with minimal human support. With the advancements of new
technology, scientists have introduced Artificially Intelligent Robots. These robots are
programmed with AI and have certain abilities to think, react, and make decisions based
on the available data and logical algorithm. In most cases, the robots that are produced
are only programmed in such a way that they can only produce one task repetitively.
These are the robots commonly used in industrial purposes while sometimes Artificially
Intelligent Robots are also used in some arenas.
The use of these robots have made many jobs easier while has also threatened the
employment percentage of the professionals. According to many specialists, the ear that
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics have the capability to replace humans in their job
positions have enough justified basis. In many sectors like construction, dispatch and
factories Robotics have already replaced human labor while many believe that this is
unlikely to happen in a large scale. They argue that the robots or AI may have certain
thinking or decision-making capabilities but they do not have any emotional or moral
compass that will direct them to proper decision when such situations arise. In many
scenarios, only the humans are able to take fair and empathetic decisions ( Luxton 2014).
For example, in Aviation, the planes now mostly fly on automated pilot mode. All the
programs are set and routes are pre mapped depending on the weather conditions and
optimum utilization of fuel. It will seem that the pilot does not need to be present in the
cockpit to fly the machine. In reality, more than one pilot are present inside the aircraft and
assist in flying the vehicle. Their expertise and skill are indispensable when it comes to
taking off and landing as well as disaster control.
The effects of AI and Robotics on society is far reaching. With these technologies,
we are already experiencing a faster pace of lives and services (Makridakis 2017). Sectors
like transport, construction, dispatch and many more are likely to be affected positively due
to this technology severely in the next 20 years. In this paper, the demographic and
employment trends of Doctors, Construction Workers and Chefs will be discussed. How
Human Resource Management frameworks and theory can assist in their employment
retention will also be analyzed. Depending on those findings, the impact of AI and
Robotics in these professions in the future will be explored. Furthermore, the implications
that AI and Robotics have on present day professionals and managers are also evaluated.
Discussion
The introduction and subsequent popularity of AI and Robotics in recent times have given
rise to the fear among many thinkers that they threaten human employment. While many
scientists support this belief, many vote completely against that. For the purpose of better